Every child deserves a happy holiday. One gift can change everything.

For all children, the holidays should be a joyous time full of laughter, lights, cocoa, and fun toys, games and books. Yet, for many children, this time of year will be a much different experience... unless we can make a difference!

Families experiencing crisis in homeless or domestic abuse shelters may have to forgo gifts to focus on day-to-day survival. Families with children on the autism spectrum may be forced to prioritize the cost of therapy and care. Families who’ve lost everything in a recent disaster, or lost income stability may find presents financially unattainable as they struggle to restore their lives to normal.

Wyatt enjoying a craft project that he was gifted.

Join us in sending toys, games, and books to give these kids a joyful holiday. 

Help make the holidays brighter this year! Contribution options include:

• Send 1 Gift: for a boy or a girl. Depending on what is needed a book, toy or educational game may be sent. Clothing, footwear or jewelry for older children in need may be sent as well. 

• Stocking Pack: this gift provides 1 larger toy and 3 smaller toys that are perfect stocking stuffers!

• Holiday Hope Pack: send 3 large toys, a book and a backpack for a child or several children; perfect for changing lives in a way these kids will never forget!

Stories:

The Acadiana Outreach Center came together in a beautiful act to wrap and pack toys, books, games, backpacks, and many other gifts. For parents who were struggling, these gifts meant more than a moment of relief—they were a reminder that their community hadn’t forgotten them. And for the children who received them, they sparked joy, excitement, and the kind of holiday magic every child deserves.

In the image, you can see the devoted volunteers —working tirelessly, smiles on their faces, preparing each gift with love and the hope of bringing comfort to families who needed it most.